Laudes Foundation

Every milestone in the journey towards a greener and more inclusive fashion industry is a WIN.   We are so proud to see the traction the ambitious Re-START Alliance has gained since its inception two years ago. A bold mission to unlock one million additional tonnes of recycled fibres feels more achievable than ever, thanks to our inspired, committed, and relentless partners at Canopy, Fashion for Good, IDH, and several more.   Today, we are proud to reveal the official website for the initiative: https://lnkd.in/gp_PqnGp   Go, take a look and join us on the mission. And while you’re at it, please follow Re-START Alliance for updates, perspectives and more.   #TextileRecycling #CircularEconomy #TextileWaste Upaya Social Ventures The Global Development Incubator AVPN Sattva Consulting Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs Green Worms WeVOIS Labs Pvt. Ltd. Saahas Hasiru Dala Innovations Yunus Social Businesss Roundglass Foundation

“Using regenerative principles in farming is not a choice, it's a necessity.” #WorldCottonDay reminds us that the future of cotton and agriculture depends on bold, regenerative action. An excellent example of a model that has the potential to drive systems-level shifts in how cotton is sourced by fashion companies worldwide are the Regenerative Production Landscape Collaboratives (RPLC). We asked The Partnering Initiative (TPI) to conduct an in-depth analysis of the impact of these collaboratives. 🔗 Learn more in the full video: https://lnkd.in/eTCBWe92 🔗 And learn more about RPLC: https://lnkd.in/eevZ-hQW

Exciting developments from the Future Forward Factories initiative! H&M Foundation is committing SEK 53 million (EUR 5 million) in funding towards Future Forwards Factories, the pioneering collaborative initiative led by Fashion for Good and Arvind Limited. With their contribution, H&M Foundation joins the initiative’s anchor funders Laudes Foundation, Apparel Impact Institute and IDH as a main funder. Launched earlier this year together with apparel manufacturer Arvind Limited as anchor partner, Future Forward Factories aims to deliver an open-source blueprint to decarbonising apparel manufacturing, with Arvind's first demonstrator facility in Gujarat, India, showing what near net zero looks like in practice.   “Future Forward Factories is a critical step in driving system-level change... laying the foundation for a more resilient and regenerative future for fashion.” – Katrin Ley, Managing Director, Fashion for Good. Read more about the initiative at Fashion for Good: https://lnkd.in/eQEcdQAk

Emerging markets face a complex challenge: transitioning industries while reducing emissions and ensuring a fair transition for workers, people and communities. Early, place-based planning can help attract stable, long-term private capital by integrating measures that account for climate change and placing people at the centre of transitions. Our partner Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC) has launched a new report: Place-Based Just Transition: Policy Baseline & Case Studies, offering timely insights for investors, policymakers, and businesses.   At its core, the report highlights:   ◾ Transitions must reflect local economic, social, and environmental realities.  ◾ Place-based approaches make climate action more practical and inclusive.  ◾ The report offers actionable insights for India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Japan. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/gPZYdgfi 

You’ve read the stories, now explore the numbers behind the work. Just as we see transparency as a tool for systems change, we’re committed to sharing insights about our funding, our contributions, and what we’re learning alongside our partners.    In our latest Annual Report, you will find insights into:  — Our funding commitments  — Number of grants and partners  — Leverage and co-funding  — Progress from initiatives like Fashion for Good and Built by Nature  — And how we’re working with others to drive industry transformation    Read the full breakdown: https://lnkd.in/edSyeBQq

How are investors embracing stewardship, system-level thinking, and accountability to drive real-world impact? In a new episode of The Responsibility of Investing podcast by the Principles for Responsible Investment, Clare Hierons, Head of Finance and Capital Markets at Laudes Foundation, explores just that. As a third-time judge for the #PRIAwards — which spotlight leadership and innovation across the investment ecosystem — Clare reflects on the evolution of responsible investment and the growing sophistication of this year’s 139+ entries across climate, nature, human rights, stewardship, and communications. We've shared a short clip of Clare’s thoughts below  — tune in to the full episode for the full discussion: https://lnkd.in/exs5zMEE 

Inspiring to see several of our grant partners featured in the Vogue Business 100 Innovators: Sustainability Thought Leaders list! Despite the challenges of today’s landscape, these leaders continue to push fashion to confront its social and environmental impacts head-on, especially in the Global South, where the stakes are highest. Top of the list is Kalpona Akter from the Bangladesh Centre for Worker Solidarity, a long-standing Labour Rights partner whose fearless advocacy for garment workers is globally recognised. Also featured:  ✨ Nina Marenzi, CEO of The Sustainable Angle – a Fashion partner driving innovation in sustainable materials.  ✨ Olivia Windham Stewart and Sarah Dadush from The Responsible Contracting Project – former Labour Rights partners advancing ethical contracting frameworks.  ✨ Thivya Rakini, President of the Tamil Nadu Textile and Common Labour Union (TTCU) Read the full article (membership required) to see the complete list of inspiring innovators: https://lnkd.in/ebQ_8K_r

💡If food loss and waste were a country, it would be the world’s third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases. To turn this challenge into an opportunity, we’re proud to share that our partner Foodvalley has launched the UPcycled4Food initiative. Focusing on accelerating the transition to a more circular and sustainable food system, this initiative aims to guide restaurants, supermarkets and food manufacturers towards adopting upcycled food products. Interested in taking upcycled food from niche to normal? Learn more about the UPcycled4Food Initiative: https://lnkd.in/ei5f5e4d and flip through the slides below to discover how you can join the movement.

How do we know we’re making progress?    At Laudes Foundation, we use developmental evaluation and rubrics to assess the quality of impact, not just in outcomes, but how change is happening and who it’s benefiting.    Our 2024 Annual Report shares where we’re seeing momentum — in stakeholder-informed policies, progressive business leadership, and multi-stakeholder coalitions — and where challenges remain in achieving a truly just transition.    Explore the evidence:   #ImpactEvaluation #JustTransition #SystemsChange 

How are Europe’s leading pension funds using their voting power to drive sustainability?    Earlier this year, our partner rezonanz launched Voting for the Future, a report analysing how pension funds across six European countries are influencing corporate behaviour through shareholder voting.    Since its release, the response has been “energising,” shares Eleanor Willi, Co-founder of rezonanz.    Hear Eleanor’s full reflections on how pension funds have received and responded to the findings.      Main insights from the research are available on our website: https://lnkd.in/eb_T8ddt